| Regimental number | 28 |
| Place of birth | Wangaratta Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Drover |
| Address | Kett Street, Wangaratta, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Brother, William McDonald, Wangaratta, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 28 February 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 31 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 37th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/54/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 3 June 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Division Train |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |